BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LA51 DOUMOT history
LA51 DOU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 149,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 149,806 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,907 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 DOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 15 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 DOU was last recorded at 149,806 miles on 2 May 2026, 2,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,521 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,285 miles
- Average per year
- 4,907 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,806 miles
- 2025 – 147,521 miles
- 2024 – 143,092 miles
- 2023 – 137,538 miles
- 2021 – 136,409 miles
- 2013 – 135,520 miles
- 2012 – 129,663 miles
- 2011 – 122,749 miles
- 2010 – 118,009 miles
- 2009 – 105,157 miles
- 2008 – 81,696 miles
- 2006 – 51,325 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,806 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,806 miles (+2,285)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 149,806 miles
- Test number
- 906152373015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,521 miles (+4,429)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 147,521 miles
- Test number
- 277932271268
- AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,092 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 143,092 miles
- Test number
- 274125139501
- AdvisoryNearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail143,088 miles (+99)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,088 miles
- Test number
- 717526888299
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,989 miles (+5,451)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,989 miles
- Test number
- 111010720993
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass137,538 miles (+1,129)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 137,538 miles
- Test number
- 220648552383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,409 miles (+889)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 136,409 miles
- Test number
- 916179709629
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass135,520 miles (+5,857)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 135,520 miles
- Test number
- 496414063434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass129,663 miles (+6,914)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 129,663 miles
- Test number
- 269779542342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,749 miles (+4,740)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 122,749 miles
- Test number
- 596025791268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,009 miles (+12,852)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 118,009 miles
- Test number
- 710605490266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 105,157 miles
- Test number
- 604470669208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,157 miles (+23,461)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,157 miles
- Test number
- 742380369242
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOSF & NSF foglight lens damaged
Pass81,696 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 81,696 miles
- Test number
- 964042238026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,601 miles (+30,276)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,601 miles
- Test number
- 354048428057
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 51,325 miles
- Test number
- 662515596045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,313 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,313 miles
- Test number
- 850285396024
- DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LA51 DOU
- Does LA51 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 DOU is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 DOU?
- The MOT on LA51 DOU is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 DOU done?
- LA51 DOU was recorded at 149,806 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 4,907 miles a year.
- Has LA51 DOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 DOU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 DOU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 DOU find?
- LA51 DOU passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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